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Thai UK beauty wins Ms Global title. Highly educated marketing whiz stormed to victory in home pageant

Beauty, brains and grit! Thai-British Saffron Maya Snook, 23, wins Miss Global 2026 on home soil. Behind the crown: first-class honours at Sussex, prize-winning AI… ›

Air force monitors Chinese base operation in Laos as Beijing strengthens military ties with neighbours

Thailand’s air force monitors a new Chinese-backed base in Laos, 50km from Vientiane. Satellite images show eight aircraft. Meanwhile, Beijing’s Cambodian naval base, arms deliveries… ›

Latest Updates from AM2026 Thailand

IMF-World Bank Meetings kick off in Bangkok with AI and inclusive growth in spotlight BANGKOK, 12 Oct 2026: The 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings opened in Bangkok on Monday, October 12th, 2026, with a focus on how...

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Considering New 1000 Baht Departure Tax, and More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, October 5th to Sunday, October11th. On the afternoon of the 9th of October 2026, His Royal Majesty...

TAT turns The Wholesome Taste of Thai momentum into nationwide travel sales across Spain

TAT is turning Madrid’s Amazing Thailand Fest into a nationwide Spanish sales campaign with Viajes El Corte Inglés. Grandes Viajes 2027 combines Thailand package discounts with extensive retail and media promotion,...

Sportswear Company Donates Football Kits to Nongprue Municipal Kindergarten, While Local Councillor Provides Drinking Water for Athletes

-Sportswear company 2S LITE Nakhon Si Thammarat has donated competition kits, travel uniforms and coaching staff shirts to Nongprue Municipal Kindergarten for the 7-a-side Football 7 HD Championship. -Nongprue Municipal...

Arkadia-Life brings the 911 into your living room for US$30,000

The latest launch from Chinese design brand Arkadia-Life, the P01 Classic Sofa, compresses  a long-hood Porsche 911 into a single-seater sofa for motor enthusiasts looking to bring the look of the iconic sports care...

Arkadia-Life brings the 911 into your living room for US$30,000

The latest launch from Chinese design brand Arkadia-Life, the P01 Classic Sofa, compresses  a long-hood Porsche 911 into a single-seater sofa for motor enthusiasts looking to bring the look of the iconic sports care...

10,000 tonnes of flood-trash cleared from Bangkok streets

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has already collected more than 10,000 tonnes of post-flood garbage as the water retreats across the capital, with a "Buddy District" task force accelerating recovery efforts.

The Weeknd concertgoers in Bangkok stunned by suspected faeces

A suspected defecation during a concert by international artist The Weeknd in Bangkok has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with attendees reportedly discovering the waste on the stadium floor.

The Weeknd concertgoers in Bangkok stunned by suspected faeces

A suspected defecation during a concert by international artist The Weeknd in Bangkok has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with attendees reportedly discovering the waste on the stadium floor.

Koh Samui villa hit by landslide

SURAT THANI: A villa on Koh Samui was reported hit by landslide on Monday with local administrators warning of more due to rain-soaked soil.

Korean wanted for child porn distribution arrested in Bangkok

Police were able to find and detain a 42-year-old South Korean man at a condominium in Bangkok wanted in his home country for allegedly distributing pornographic videos of teenage girls online.

Jim Thompson goes 'Wild' in Bill Bensley collab

Jim Thompson has joined creative forces with architect, interior designer, artist and landscape architect Bill Bensley to launch Wild, an exclusive collection inspired by the wildlife and stories of the rainforests in...

IMF–World Bank Meetings Open in Bangkok as Police Flag Five Areas for Traffic Disruption

– The 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings run from the 12th to the 18th of October at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, with more than 15,000 delegates expected from about 190 countries. –...

People’s Party bigwig calls on Pheu Thai to put the country first in the forthcoming no confidence vote

Anutin faces a political showdown as the People’s Party targets 18 Bhumjaithai ministers. Pheu Thai is challenged over Senate collusion and coalition loyalty. Yotsanan backs… ›

Pak Mun Dam: A Lesson the World Bank Must Never Forget

As the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings kick off in Bangkok today, Professor Kanokwan

Tourist police reach out to Russian Embassy to inform tourists visiting Thailand about laws and customs

Bangkok turns to Russia’s embassy for help explaining Thai laws to visitors. Tourist Police chief Pongsiam Meekanthong raises safety and employment issues. Nearly 1.9 million… ›

Bangkok Bar Show returns

Bangkok Bar Show returns on Oct 24–25 at Anantara Siam Bangkok, bringing together the bar and beverage community for two days of spirits, cocktails, education and hospitality in the heart of Bangkok.

IMF-World Bank meetings start as police flag five roads

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings begin in Bangkok today, October 12, bringing more than 15,000 delegates from around the world to the capital for a week of discussions on the global...

Singapore to toughen mule-account laws, include young offenders

Singapore plans new legislation imposing tougher penalties for money-mule offences, removing lenient treatment for juvenile offenders, as part of a crackdown on scam syndicates.

Two Nigerians arrested for cocaine possession in Pattaya as police launch a crackdown on illicit drugs

Police raid a Pattaya condo and discover cocaine wrapped in black tape inside a kitchen extractor hood. Two Nigerians arrested. One tests positive for drugs… ›

The new Mitr Street serves up nostalgic and creative Thai-Chinese street food with a view of Wat Pho

Six floors, vintage vibes, and a great view.

A small town in Italy has a wine story worth tasting

Take a closer look, and there’s more to discover than flavour to these grapes.

Saffron Maya Snook makes history as first Thai Miss Global 2026

“We genuinely need these toilets”: Disabled woman shares life after illness

The Weeknd concertgoers complain of shocking behavior at Rajamangala

American man, 69, killed in collision with ice delivery truck in Nakhon Phanom

Livestream clash raises questions over tourist conduct, filming, and violence in Thailand

Highgate School opens first overseas campus in Chonburi

Thailand Hosts a Controversial Guest

Patient spends two hours having DIY dental silicone removed

A Thai dental clinic has issued a warning after a patient was unable to remove hardened silicone purchased online and used at home to...

La Via Campesina to Protest World Bank, IMF Meetings in Bangkok

‘We love them both’: Thailand seeks balance between US and China

Uncover queer stories, zines and poetry at Thailand’s first queer book fair on October 24

From BL paperbacks to handmade zines, this one-day event at TK Park opens queer writing up to everyone

Calling all sweet tooths! Swap, sample and discover Thai sweets at KANOMTHAI Exchange

Bring your favourite Thai treats and meet fellow dessert lovers at canalside Haus of Thura

Get ready to bend and snap! Legally Blonde the Musical comes to Bangkok

Channel your inner Elle Woods as Bangkok Community Theatre brings live music and courtroom comedy to Bangkok Prep this November

Bangkok is hosting a free Star Party this Saturday – with Saturn’s rings in sight

Head to Bangkok Planetarium on October 17 for free telescope viewing, a chance to spot Saturn and Titan, and an evening of astronomy under the city sky

UK PM Burnham Says Russia Interfered in 2016 Brexit Vote

Businesses Seek Investment As IMF–World Bank Meetings Open

Thailand’s business community is urging the government to secure new investment and deliver concrete reforms as Bangkok hosts the International…